Quits and Giggles

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Quits and Giggles is the no-BS take on starting, running and growing your own business - from dreaming about quitting the 9-to-5 to figuring out what TF you’re doing once you have. Hosted by ex-corporate marketeer turned business coach Lauren Leopold (AKA your sweary best friend meets pushy parent), this podcast is about the brilliant bits, the hard bits and the “what TF have I done?” bits of entrepreneur life. Lauren is joined by badass women building businesses of their own, sharing their stories, mistakes and lessons, alongside her own take on the reality of female founder life after helping more than 200 women start and grow businesses they f*cking love.

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November 2, 2026Episode 5140 min

Why Your Sh*tty Committee Is Keeping Your Business Small (and How to Shut It Up)

Is your shitty committee ruining your business?? The topic of mindset can sound boring as hell, and you might feel like you’ve heard it all before. But nine times out of ten, when a client comes to me about pricing, messaging or marketing, there's a mindset issue at the root of it. So, I went back through hours of coaching calls to hear what you lot are really saying to yourselves (spoiler: it's grim) and turned it into the Narky Nans. Think twin set, pearls, wrinkly tights and a right old mouth on them. Meet Not Enough Norma, Comparison Carol, Faffing Frida and Second Guess Sylvia. They mean well, bless them, but they'll have you tweaking things "just one more time" and knocking money off your prices before anyone's even asked. I’m sharing how I handle each one (yep, I’ve met them all), why I use tapping to calm my nervous system when the nans are in full flow and the reality of keeping up with consistent mindset ‘work’ in the midst of messy midlife. Whether you’re starting a business or growing your business, there’s some mindset juice in here for you. “Just because you think something, it doesn't make it true.”– Lauren You'll hear about: Why mindset sits under every business problem What women really say to themselves Separating yourself from your shitty thoughts Taking the power out with funny voices Not Enough Norma and moving goalposts Comparison Carol and mindless scrolling Faffing Frida, procrastination and perfectionism Second Guess Sylvia and imposter syndrome Using your ripple effect and receipts Why mindset is a muscle Swapping the miracle morning for tapping How tapping calms your nervous system My resources: Sign up for my free F*ckYeah mindset & planning sessions https://laurenleopold-fyeah.netlify.app Find me on Insta: @laurenleopoldthecoach - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach

October 19, 2026Episode 5037 min

Why I’ve Been Away: My Burnout and Business Comeback

Why did I disappear for over a year? I thought £10k months meant I’d made it, until chasing them nearly broke me. In 2025 I was running three huge group coaching programmes, often working 6am to 11pm and posting content about ‘Big money months’ that didn’t feel like me. I was snapping at the people I love, dreading Sunday nights again, and ended up in tears in my GP’s office, signed off for eight weeks. This is the warts-and-all story of my burnout, the coach who told me “business is business”, and how I slowly rebuilt myself and my business on my own terms. I’m sharing everything I learned along the way, from deregistering for VAT and finding my f*ck yeah compass to simplifying my offers and finally emailing my list again. Whether you’re just starting out or years in, these are the lessons I wish I’d known sooner. I never once thought my business was over. And I’m thrilled to be back! “I started chasing somebody else’s version of success.”– Lauren You'll hear about: Chasing someone else’s version of success Red flags of a controlling coach Recognising burnout before it’s too late Why deregistering from VAT eased pressure Using values to rediscover who you are Setting working hours around family life Stripping back to three simple offers Getting back out there after time away Why your email list hasn’t forgotten you Setting money goals without burning out Checking your support still feels right Telling your story in your own voice My resources: Insta: @laurenleopoldthecoach - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach Nicola Pye: https://www.instagram.com/nicolapye.theleadershipcoach/

October 14, 2026Episode 493 min

Quits & Giggles Is Back! Start and Grow a Business You Love

Quits & Giggles is back! In 2025, extreme burnout made me step away from pretty much everything, this podcast included. I needed to recover and rebuild my business in a way that actually works for me and my family. Now I’m back with a bang, and the show has evolved. Whether you’re dreaming about quitting the 9-to-5 or years in and wondering what TF to do next, this one’s for you. Expect the brilliant, brutal and completely bonkers bits of business: mindset, money, marketing and defining success on your own terms. Sometimes it’s just me, sometimes I’m joined by badass women building businesses they f*cking love. New episodes drop Monday 19th October. Hit subscribe so the first one lands straight in your feed! “Running my own business has been a proper roller coaster”– Lauren You'll hear about: The highs and lows of business Rebuilding a business that works for you Why the show is back now How the show evolved with listeners Quieting the shitty committee in your head Packaging and pricing your offers Surviving the feast or famine roller coaster Finding clients without becoming a content creator Defining success on your own terms Solo episodes and inspiring guest stories My resources: Insta: @laurenleopoldthecoach - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach

March 24, 2025Episode 4848 min

£20K months and a year & a half of purposeful self-discovery with Nicola Pye

What will your life look like 18 months after you go all in on your side hustle? Today we’re getting a glimpse of what’s possible with my fabulous returning guest Nicola Pye. Nicola quit her corporate role to start her Leadership Coaching business after secretly hatching plans to go it alone. In this episode we see how far she’s come, the things that had the most impact on her business and the low moments that challenged her. Nicola has smashed it in her first year and a half of business hitting her first £20k month. She shares so much wisdom about what it takes to get there and what you can do to start the business of your dreams. “You've got to back yourself”– Nicola You'll hear about: 01:44 - Nicola on 18 months of being an entrepreneur 06:48 - Nicola on how she found her purpose 13:00 - Finding Purpose in Business 20:07 - Launching the Purpose Papers 30:09 - Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn 28:12 - Celebrating Achievements and Growth 33:02 - Facing Challenges and Low Moments 39:12 - Mindset and Motivation During Tough Times 41:26 - Game-Changing Moments in Business 45:54 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs Connect with Nicola: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolapye/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolapye.theleadershipcoach Nicola’s website - https://www.nicolapye.com/ My resources: Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast Grab your Daily Ritals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter

March 10, 202528 min

How to ditch imposter syndrome and get your small business known with PR.

PR is not just for big business and the mega famous! Your small business needs you to get out there and talk about your fabulousness, because nobody else will do it for you. In this episode I am joined by baddass PR expert Pippa Goulden. Pippa transitioned from corporate to entrepreneurship to run her own PR agency 4 years ago. She shares the best ways you can use PR to get your brand out there and build credibility. You’ll need to overcome that imposter syndrome we all get when we first start out, but beyond that you’ll be in a magical space where you embrace your unique voice and shout about it to the world. So check out this episode because Pippa knows her stuff! “You need to be your own hype girl.” – Pippa You'll hear about: 03:11 - The Journey of Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 05:57 - Understanding PR and Its Importance for Small Businesses 08:53 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Business 12:01 - The Power of Networking and Collaboration 14:46 - Mindset Shifts for Effective Self-Promotion 17:58 - Finding Your Unique Voice in PR 20:46 - Practical Steps to Start Your PR Journey Connect with Pippa: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pippa_the.pr.set/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-goulden/ Pippa’s Linktree - https://shorturl.at/NSfcM The PR Set - https://www.theprset.com/ My resources: Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast Grab your Daily Ritals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter

February 24, 202537 min

Why your sh*tty money mindset is keeping your business in struggle mode

Your money mindset is holding you back from living the life of your dreams. But you can overcome your money fears and the corporate ideologies of what’s possible. I am joined by money mindset baddass Ray Dodd, who went from receptionist to earning her yearly salary in a month. She shares her story of overcoming her own money issues and how she tried a million businesses before she found “The One.” You need to embrace your ambitions without shame and surround yourself with supporters who get what you are trying to do with your business and your life. So, listen up and leave those sh*tty money mindsets behind. “You have to remove the ceilings in your mind” - Ray You'll hear about: 01:22 - An introduction to Ray Dodd 03:53 - Ray's story to running her business 10:30 - Starting a million businesses before the One 11:25 - Ray on becoming a money mindset coach 17:03 - Money mindset transitions 23:21 - Freedom: The double-edged sword 28:10 - Mindset work is an ongoing thing 31:09 - Challenging bullshit stories 32:13 - Ray's advice to new business owners Connect with Ray Dodds: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ray_dodd/?hl=en Ray Dodd’s website - https://www.raydodd.co.uk/ The Money Makers Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/RayDoddCommunity/ My resources: Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-pod Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast Grab your Daily Ritals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter

February 3, 2025Episode 4515 min

Feeling Like a Fraud? This Tapping Trick Will Change Everything

Over the last year EFT (tapping) has changed my business and my life. I needed a shift to move past the things that we’re blocking me. I never thought when I started tapping it would be the thing that would change everything, but it did. In this episode, I go through, what tapping is, what it does and importantly how to do it. I then take you through a confidence building tapping that will stop you feeling like a fraud in your own business. Mindset is everything in creating your dream business and life, so let’s move past those blocks. “The goal is to release the fear, the doubt and replace it with badass confidence”– Lauren You'll hear about: 00:48 - The modality that transformed my life 02:38 - Tapping was the missing piece 04:07 - What is tapping? 05:20 - Where are the tapping points? 08:35 - The start of the confidence building tapping 14:38 - Get more tapping in my private mentorship and group containers My resources: Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-pod Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast Grab your Daily Rituals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter

January 20, 2025Episode 4413 min

How to start your business and get your first clients without social media

Let me set this straight…. You DO NOT need social media to get your first paying clients. I got my first 6 clients in 4 months without social media, which is why I know it works, and it's now worked for over 100 incredible women I have coached. In this episode I give you the key steps you need to take to get your first clients without socials. I go through everything from my side business success road map, to building confidence and selling. Don’t let the fear of socials stop you from living your dream life and starting your side hustle. “You do not need social media to get paying clients”– Lauren You'll hear about: 01:18 - Overcoming fear and judgment in entrepreneurship 03:36 - Side business success road map 04:19 - The light me the fuck up vision 05:22 - The beta blueprint: Creating an offer 07:50 - Behind the scenes client attraction strategy 10:47 - Building confidence and selling My resources: Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-pod Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast Grab your Daily Ritals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter

January 6, 2025Episode 4348 min

How Lisa bagged her 1st 2 clients without Social media in just 5 weeks

You don’t have to be all over social media to start your business. My amazing client, Lisa Nunn, refused to use socials to promote her new business but didn’t know how else to find clients. She had the skills and qualifications but no pipeline, which is why she started to work with me. After nailing her market research, she landed her first 2 clients in 5 weeks, all by using the techniques she learnt in my Side Hustle Without Social programme. Lisa shares the fears, hesitations and worries she had about doing market research, but also why it was the key to her success. With hard work, dedication and vision you can create the baddass business of your dreams, just like Lisa. “Market research is the gift that keeps giving.” – Lisa You'll hear about: 02:50 - An introduction to Lisa 05:13 - Why Lisa wanted to start her own business 13:18 - Why Lisa wanted to be coached by me 16:05 - Building a business without social media 19:12 - Getting her first clients with market research 25:51 - The power of the Outreach Onion 29:19 - The Business Badassery transition 36:25 - Getting excited about messaging 38:05 - What does the future hold for Lisa? 44:55 - The power of women lifting each other up Lisa’s resources: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-nunn-65a76917/ My resources: Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast Grab your Daily Rityals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter

December 23, 2024Episode 4220 min

Business Burnout: How to spot it survive it & prevent it

This week I have to talk to you about burnout. It is something I have experienced first-hand over the last few weeks, and I want to be totally open with you about it. First of all, burnout is not a sign of weakness. It is something that shows how resilient, resourceful and amazing you are. So, I want to take you through why I have been struggling with it, how you can recognise the signs of burnout and how to overcome it. Talking about this is so important. And I want to empower you to prioritize your mental health and resilience in the face of challenges that you will face as a business owner. “Burnout doesn't define you.” – Lauren You'll hear about: 00:48 - My recent experience with burnout 03:22 - Struggling to keep everything going 04:12 - How my marketing suffered 05:14 - Burnout doesn't make you weak 06:20 - Recognising the signs of burnout 09:21 - Survival mode is a strategy 12:25 - How to recover from burnout 15:36 - How to avoid burnout My resources: Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast Grab your Daily Rityals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter